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If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the North Wales Branch.
You can submit any moth and butterfly sightings by downloading the free iRecord app to your smartphone. Records that come in via this app can be viewed online at iRecord and are forwarded to the North Wales County Recorder. If you have any doubts or queries regarding this advice, please feel free to contact the recording team at [email protected]
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To find out more about what species are recorded in North Wales go to North Wales Lepidoptera.
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North Wales Moth Group - this meets at 7.30pm on the first Monday of every month at Pensychnant, Sychnant Pass, Conwy, LL32 8BJ. We usually have moths to see from the night before - even in Winter! All are welcome to join us to discuss not only moths but any aspect of natural history - including butterflies! Contact Julian Thompson on 01492 592595 who will confirm the meeting is on and give directions to where we meet.
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Facebook - our Facebook group 'Butterfly Conservation North Wales Forum' is a group for people interested in the butterflies and moths of North Wales, so you can talk about what you have seen, post your pictures and get help and identification advice from other members.
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Not a member - help butterflies and moths by joining here.
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Wild Spaces - a Wild Space is simply an area improved to help moths and butterflies thrive. We'd love you to register yours - find out more about wild spaces here.
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News
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Four-year project records 20,000 butterflies thriving in London
Councils and community groups show how wildlife can thrive in urban spaces with help.
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Record numbers of environmental charities commit to racial diversity in bid to boost representation
The third annual RACE Report, the UK’s largest analysis of the racial diversity of the
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Butterfly Conservation awarded £250,000 to help beautiful bog butterfly in Wales
New dedicated officer will train volunteers and oversee innovative research.
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It’s a win for butterflies! Government refuses emergency use of banned butterfly-killing pesticide on sugar beet
In a win for wildlife the Government has refused to allow the emergency use of a banned pesticide on sugar beet to protect butterflies, bees and other pollinators.
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Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.
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North Wales Branch Committee
- Ian Gorton
- Jan Miller
- Julian Thompson
- Kim Burgoyne
- Sue Hughes
- Vic Hitchings
- Wyn Hughes
- Anna Griffiths
- Jonni Price
- Paul Thompson